One of my favorite activities as a child was going fishing with my dad in the beautiful Washougal River in Washington. Before we got on our gear to walk across the street to our fishing hole, it was my job to find worms in our garden. It was like a wriggly scavenger...

In my work, I get to talk to a lot of leaders. Some of them are energized and encouraged. Some of them are tired and discouraged. I wrote An Unhurried Leader to help both groups find a more fruitful way to lead. This week, I’m pleased to share a video Gem produced...

Many of us live a fast paced life. And even if it doesn't feel fast to you, it may be stressed, anxious or lonely. What if you could enjoy a different pace or a different perspective inside your heart and mind? What if you were at peace, even in the midst of the...

“I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable.” (Anne Morrow...

I had a chance to preach from one of my favorite psalms a couple of weekends ago. I led an overnight retreat and then spoke at a friend's church in Dallas. The message, "Cultivating an Unhurried Heart," was rooted in Psalm 27. What was fun was that the core metaphor...